Social ecology, A connected History

BACKGROUND: The article 'Social ecology, A connected History' by Alban Mannisi is an exploration of new methods and hybrid Social Ecology approaches expressed in the book Model Transfer of Social Ecology in Asian Territory. Encouraged by a broad movement of civil practices and the intention of Korean governance to better understand social ecology and involve their leader in environmental planning, this article discusses the ongoing conflicts and underlying resistance of individuals to Asian neoliberal pressures. CONTRIBUTION: The article focuses on the environmental (social / natural) conditions that have prompted individuals and governments, over the last 40 years, to rethink their cultural footprints on the environment. It traces the history and movements of indigenous practices that do not suffer from ecological and ontological imbalances. Drawing from his research investigations involving direct engagement with various communities and activists, the article reveals the sources of contemporary conflict and the capacity of indigenous communities to remedy it. This work is part of Alban Mannisi research on Community Design and transcultural methodologies of environmental planning strategies. SIGNIFICANCE: This article is part of the publication 'Model Transfer of Social Ecology in Asian Territory' - the outcome of an international symposium held in Seoul in 2014/2015 which showcases research investigations by various practitioners and researchers on social ecology methodologies. The research was initiated by a research fund by Hanyang University and the outcome was published as a 100-page book in 2015. The publication is housed in many public libraries in Korea, Japan, France and Slovenia.